Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness, Slurred speech, Memory impairment, Uncoordinated body movements, Dizziness, Dryness in mouth, Fatigue, Irritability, Constipation, Headache, Depression.

Expert advice for Antax Tablet
If you are taking Antax for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety, it should not be used more than 4 weeks. It may become less effective over the time. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Antax, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. The addiction / habit-forming potential of Antax is very high.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Antax used for?
Antax is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It is not to be used for mild anxiety associated with stress of day today life situations.

Q. Is Antax safe?
Antax is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Antax addictive (habit-forming)?
Yes, the use of Antax has addictive potential. Its use is associated with risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Antax is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.

Q. Is Antax an opioid?
No, Antax is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.

Q. Is Antax an anti-depressant?
No, Antax is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.

Q. Is Antax a narcotic substance?
No, Antax is not a narcotic substance. It belongs to the class of medicines known as benzodiazepines and is used for the treatment of anxiety.

Q. Can I take Antax for a hangover?
No, Antax is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Antax should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.

Q. Can I take Antax for anxiety?
Yes, Antax is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It is not recommended for mild anxiety associated with stress of day today life situations.

Q. Can I take Antax for heart palpitations?
No, Antax is not indicated for the treatment of heart palpitations. However, it may help in reducing heart palpitations associated with anxiety. Antax should always be taken only when advised by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Antax for alcohol withdrawal?
No, Antax is not indicated for the management of alcohol withdrawal.

Q. Does Antax reduce blood pressure?
Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than prescribed dose of Antax. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Antax.

Q. Does Antax make you sleepy?
Yes, Antax makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Antax. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Antax and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.

Q. Does Antax expire?
Yes, Antax like any other medicine has an expiry date and should not be used beyond the date mentioned on the package.

Q. Does Antax cause weight gain?
Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Antax. Please consult your doctor if you experience disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Antax.

Q. Can the use of Antax cause hair loss?
It has not been reported to cause hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you experience this while taking Antax. As it could be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Can I take Antax with hydrocodone?
Antax should not be taken with hydrocodone. Antax belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and hydrocodone belongs to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Antax with paracetamol?
No, interactions have been reported between Antax and paracetamol. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Antax with prednisone?
Prednisolone may increase the metabolism (breakdown) of Antax and hence decrease the levels of Antax in the body which may decrease the effect of Antax and a higher dose may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Antax with clonazepam?
Antax should not be taken with clonazepam as both the medicines belong to the same class of medicines called benzodiazepines. When taken together, they can cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Antax with oxycodone?
Antax should not be taken with oxycodone. Antax belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and oxycodone belong to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Antax with tramadol?
Antax should not be taken with tramadol. Antax belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and tramadol belong to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Antax with ibuprofen?
No, interactions have been reported between Antax and ibuprofen. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Antax with sertraline?
No, interactions have been reported between Antax and sertraline. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Antax with buspirone?
No, interactions have been reported between Antax and buspirone. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Antax for the rest of my life?
No, Antax should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Antax for pain?
No, Antax is not indicated for the treatment of any kind of pain. It belongs to the class of benzodiazepines and is indicated for the treatment of anxiety.